The Handle Bar

Cafes & Coffee Shops

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Website | 01865 251315
28-32, St Michael's St, Oxford OX1 2EB, UK

Opening Hours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM


Area Served:
Within 4 miles (6.4km) of 28-32, St Michael's St, Oxford OX1 2EB, UK
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A cosy restaurant, cafe and bar in central Oxford serving breakfasts, brunches, lunches and dinners.

TUCKED AWAY ABOVE A BICYCLE SHOP ON ST MICHAEL’S STREET, A SLICE OF TRANQUILITY CAN BE FOUND IN THE HANDLE BAR.

Since 2015, Handlebar has been making breakfasts, brunches, lunches and dinners with ingredients carefully sourced from independent suppliers around Oxford. We cater for meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans alike. You will always find a gluten-free option on our menus. We believe in great coffee and great food. We aim to create a friendly place where people can come chat and enjoy both. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Google Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (902 total ratings)

Sanka Illangakoon
4 Star
A very interesting concept for a restaurant in Oxford but indeed relevant given the city is popular for cycling. We visited for brunch today and it was great. The menu had a variety of choices for everyone including my wife who has gluten and lactose intolerances. I want with the full breakfast and we also had pancakes along with smoothies and Turmeric lattes. All food was prepared well and was delicious. The pricing wasn't bad either and was in par or lower than other brunch places in town. Highly recommended if you're in the area for brunch.
Sunday 15th May 2022
J P
5 Star
Really lovely chilled spot for a drink. We were on holiday and looking for somewhere in Central Oxford to have a drink which was also suitable with kids. Awesome staff who were great with our 4 and 6 year old, and even replaced a spilt drink free of charge. City centre location with a laid back vibe. Great find!
Thursday 26th August 2021
H C
5 Star
I love the handle bar cafe. They have the best drinks ( including a matcha latte) lovely staff and the best cakes and pancakes. the guys here are so great and smiley. I love this place to bits as the interior makes you feel warm and homely and the bikes are super fun. It is not snobby and makes for a really good place to work as they have benches next to huge windows so you can look out and get some sun. The plants and their names are funny and calming.
Tuesday 5th April 2022
Caitlin Jones
3 Star
Quite expensive for what we got. Service was very nice but it was slow, which they were upfront about so I don't blame them as they were having staffing issues. Pretty good gluten free options also
Monday 18th April 2022
H Wo
5 Star
Lovely cafe with friendly staff, yummy cake and great coffee. Dog friendly inside, and plenty of tables upstairs too. Kitchen closes at 3pm, and food looked great. Perfect pit stop 🙂
Sunday 30th January 2022